Bargates
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High transport (100) and access (100) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Bargates is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, near Christchurch. Crime is around average for the area, with 199 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), cafe (1), and clothes (1). The closest is Studio 56 (hairdresser, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bargates) is 112m away. The median property price is £165,000. Based on 43 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 238m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 73 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bargates, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 374m · 5 min walk
- Two Riversmeet 980m · 12 min walk
- East Dorset Indoor Bowls Club 996m · 12 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Christchurch Hospital 1082m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Christchurch 389m · 5 min walk
- Tuckton Library 1153m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Druitt Gardens 401m · 5 min walk
- The Quomps 763m · 10 min walk
- Two Riversmeet Park 1144m · 14 min walk
schools (4)
- Christchurch Junior School 370m · 5 min walk
- Christchurch Infant School 427m · 5 min walk
- Twynham School 492m · 6 min walk
- The Priory Church of England Primary School 584m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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